RNC 2024 Day 4 updates: Trump pitches unity, but revives old grievances

Trump leaned into his usual talking points during his RNC speech.

Last Updated: July 18, 2024, 11:49 PM EDT

On the fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention, former President Donald Trump gave a highly anticipated speech, which he said beforehand would call for unity following his assassination attempt.

However in his first speech since the incident, Trump leaned into his usual talking points, slamming President Joe Biden, Democrats and other critics on a wide variety of issues from the economy, immigration and crime.

For over an hour, Trump went off script much to the crowd's delight. The former president told them he was grateful for their support after his brush with death but argued that the country needed to be fixed due to Biden's policies.

The night also included wild speeches from guests such as Hulk Hogan and Eric Trump, who echoed some of the former president's rhetoric bashing Biden and the Democrats.

11:07 PM EDT

Trump jokes to Wisconsin 'I'm trying to buy your vote'

Trump praised the RNC's host city and argued the convention helped Milwaukee's economy.

"I'm trying to buy your vote. I will be honest about that. And I promise we will make Wisconsin great again," he said.

Donald Trump praised the RNC's host city and argued the convention helped Milwaukee's economy.
Donald Trump praised the RNC's host city and argued the convention helped Milwaukee's economy.

11:40 PM EDT

Trump calls Vance his 'new friend and partner fighting by my side'

Trump said he is thrilled to have Sen. JD Vance as his "new friend and partner fighting by my side."

"He is going to be great for this country and with this movement, greatest movement, 'Make America Great Again,'" he said.

The former president said he is thrilled to have Sen. JD Vance as his "new friend and partner fighting by my side."
The former president said he is thrilled to have Sen. JD Vance as his "new friend and partner fighting by my side."

11:03 PM EDT

Trump went off script

Trump went off script for the first major time tonight, as he talked about Dana White, Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood and Hulk Hogan.

He also took a jab at Nancy Pelosi — comments that were not on the teleprompter.

11:20 PM EDT

Trump gushes over Hulk Hogan's speech

Trump praised Hulk Hogan for his speech earlier tonight.

"When he used to press a big man into the audience, I said maybe it is entertainment but he is strong," he said as Hulk smiled on.

The former praised Hulk Hogan for his speech at the Republican National Convention.
The former praised Hulk Hogan for his speech at the Republican National Convention.